Barony of Stormhold

For Lochac marshallate news and general info about combat in Lochac, see the marshallate page

If you are interested in archery you should know that there are two types of archery in the SCA.

Target archery
This is (more or less) conventional target archery where the archer shoots at static targets.

Target Bows
Target Bows can be any weight, and can be made of any material.
Most bows are acceptable, except for the following:
Bows with counterweights attached.
Compound Bows.

Target Arrows
Target Arrows must be made from materials available to bowyers before the seventeenth century (i.e. wood) so no plastic, Aluminium, Carbon fibre etc..
Fletchings must be feathers and not vanes.

new address for authorisation forms:

Duchess Asa Beiskalda (Melina Hall)
Kingdom Lists/Aus Authorisations

Authorisations
41 Mar St
Holland Park QLD 4121

War training is cancelled to the time being. - Rodrigo

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4th Sunday of the month
1:30pm-5:00pm
John Gardiner Reserve, Hawthorn

Combat is, of course, a major focus of activity in the SCA.

Tournaments are all well and good - a stylised spectator sport, and a lot of fun besides!

However, to really get your blood pumping, there's nothing like a good old-fashioned war!

War is different from a tournament - and not just because you've got arrows flying everywhere. It's not enough to be a good fighter, able to take down any other fighter you meet. Tactics, movement, integration with your teammates - this is what is required to be a force to be reckoned with on the warfield.

Please visit the Fiat Lux site and sign the petition to keep Lochac traditions. This is the start of the petition.

The Fiat Lux Declaration

We, the undersigned, believe that the current participation of non-contact combatants (ie light archers, siege crew and banner bearers) on the war field has overwhelmingly positive effects for the Kingdom of Lochac in a number of important and divers ways. Viz:

* it provides an attractive combat format, particularly for 14-16-year olds, who are not able to take part in full-contact combat and also for many women, university students and other participants who would not be prepared or able to engage in full-contact war; this makes for stronger groups throughout the Kingdom by attracting and retaining such people

A page describing the responibilities of members to the

Victorian Control of Weapons Act 2000

SCAA Inc - weapons policy for Victoria

All authorised persons should carry a copy of this letter

The Gazette giving Notice of Exemption from the Control of Weapons Act 1990

• whole gazette

Extract of the Gazette giving Notice of Exemption from the Control of Weapons Act 1990

• Exemption as a pdf

Generally held on the First Sunday of the month from 1pm

Stormhold Monthly Bash
John Gardiner Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn
Cost: $5 for non members, $3 for members
Information on membership is here

see events for exact dates

This is a Real Tournament that usually occurs on the first Sunday of each month and shows off the fighting talents of the local fighters. We also hold court, chat, picnic,do archery, sew, and wear medieval clothes. Monthly Bash has been going for Twenty Years and is a great way to participate in a fun medieval setting.

If you are a newcomer, why not let us know that you will be there. That way, we can try to dress you in suitable and warm costume. E-mail for more information or help

We also have a flyer with more about what we do and what to bring Click here for the flyer